Comic Book Resources

I'll be sure to pass along your site to the fathers of my students. So many of my students, past and present, are being raised by single mothers, but I do see some father's doing the best they can for their children. It's a testament to you, your wife, and the strength of your relationship that you have been able to rise to the challenges your daughter's condition presents.

Awesome dude, I'm not a special needs person, but I'd wish my dad would be as caring as you are.

Keep up the good work, Greg.

Greg, this is great! My wife and I went through a similar experience when our daughter was DXd as autistic back in 2005, and while she found a great online community of mothers (several of whom have become and remain great friends), there was no similar network of fathers that I was aware of and my group of male friends were almost all single and/or childless, some ignorantly equating their pets with raising kids. I'm poking around the site now.

Seriously - the most geeky thing ever, possibly. It’s coming!

I dunno, you've set the bar pretty high with "Death and Sex in Comics."

But seriously, good work, Greg. Your girls are lucky to have a dad like you.

Not a dad...

But speakin' as a guy who drives a school bus full of special needs kids, there's some really interesting stuff there. I'll definitely pass this on to some of my parents, if the opportunity arises.

My girlfriend works with adults with disabilities and does some volunteer work with people with special needs - I'll pass this on to her, maybe she knows some folks who could contribute or benefit!

I've gotta say, as a reader of many years standing, one thing I've always dug about CSBG is precisely the level of engagement with the real world shown in posts like this one -- or in Greg Hatcher's Friday posts, for another example -- and in the comments which follow. This post is a good thing.

Anyone who would complain about this kind of reaching out and sharing a part of yourself is not worth worrying about.

Having some neurological conditions myself, and being there to support loved ones who do as well, I can see the desperate need for this organization from both sides, and applaud you for your participation both within the group and spreading knowledge of it out here.

My manlove for you is great, Greg.

I can think of two of my student dads right off the bat who need to know about this. Awesome.

This is an awesome idea. As a father I can only imagine what you have to go through, but just the knowledge that a resource like this is available to fathers of special needs children is a great comfort.

It's good to know that there are those out there who recognise that a father's love is not necessarily any less than a mother's.

Damn you Greg for tearing my heart in twain!

I've had my issues with you in the past regarding your snarky comic reviews but after this you've more than proved yourself a good man and an amazing father.

Good job,man! I'll try to spread the word about this website as best as I can.

Not a father, but as someone with a Down syndrome sister, I can only take my metaphorical hat off to all involved.

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I guess to live up to the kudos, I'll have to reconsider selling the kids to the gypsies ...

From one geek to another....

Life can sometimes deal us outlandish hands ...and to see someone deal with it as gallantly and heroically as you....hell, all superheroes aren't on the printed page.

Peace to you and your family.

My cousin's daughter has "Angelman's Syndrome" something that I'd never even heard of before her birth.

Toughest thing I've ever seen anyone have to deal with.

My heart and soul goes out to you and all people in a similar situaton.

Keep up the good work. I don't know if there is an equivalent support network in the UK but there should be.

And for the geeky bit - may your reward be finding a Mint copy of Action Comics #1 in a safe somewhere!

Best Wishes,

Tim

What a wonderful site. I'll be sure to spread the word.